February 11,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   
  
        
    
     International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced its Casual Market Trade Shows will move to Americas Mart in Atlanta beginning in 2023. The board of directors voted to pursue a contract last week.
International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced its Casual Market Trade Shows will move to Americas Mart in Atlanta beginning in 2023. The board of directors voted to pursue a contract last week.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 11,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Bedding supplier Tempur Sealy (NYSE: TPX) has announced an investment in solar power technology for its largest mattress manufacturing operation, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Bedding supplier Tempur Sealy (NYSE: TPX) has announced an investment in solar power technology for its largest mattress manufacturing operation, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 10,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Economic News, Industry   
  
        
    
     Mattress industry sales totaled $3.81 billion in the fourth quarter, a 2.4% increase over the same quarter in 2018, according to preliminary estimates from Impact Consulting Services’ proprietary industry model.
Mattress industry sales totaled $3.81 billion in the fourth quarter, a 2.4% increase over the same quarter in 2018, according to preliminary estimates from Impact Consulting Services’ proprietary industry model.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 10,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Full-service components and capabilities provider, HS Manufacturing, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM), has added a plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the company’s expanding HS MetalWorks division.
Full-service components and capabilities provider, HS Manufacturing, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company (HSM), has added a plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas to the company’s expanding HS MetalWorks division.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 10,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Atlanta-based Havertys (NYSE: HVT) has hired EP+Co, along with media partner Trilia, as its creative and media agency of record.
Atlanta-based Havertys (NYSE: HVT) has hired EP+Co, along with media partner Trilia, as its creative and media agency of record.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   
  
        
    
     Furniture First, a national buying group for independent retailers, has announced the addition of Knox Furniture, approved by the board of directors in their first meeting of 2020. The family-owned furniture store is located in Newnan, Georgia, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta.
Furniture First, a national buying group for independent retailers, has announced the addition of Knox Furniture, approved by the board of directors in their first meeting of 2020. The family-owned furniture store is located in Newnan, Georgia, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta.
    
        
    
    
 
    
    
    
        February 7,
        2020   by  Laurie Northington in Executive Changes, Industry   
  
        
    
     Latexco US, a manufacturer of latex and polyurethane foam products, has named bedding industry veteran Todd Councilman to the post of chief operating officer.
Latexco US, a manufacturer of latex and polyurethane foam products, has named bedding industry veteran Todd Councilman to the post of chief operating officer.